Food insecurity has been an issue in State College and at Penn State long before the coronavirus pandemic began. But the pandemic only worsened the issues, making it easier to spot and sparking a sense of urgency in the community to help one another out.
The State College YMCA, State College Food Bank, Lionâs Pantry, and members of the Student Farm at Penn State and the University Park Undergraduate Association have come together to raise awareness of the food insecurity problem on, off and around campus.
Mel Curtis, the anti-hunger director of the YMCA, has organized various events before and throughout the pandemic to provide Centre County families with food in times of need. According to Curtis, food insecurity is something that isnât âeasily detectedâ and hard to tell if a person or family is struggling.
As the University Park Undergraduate Association heads into the third meeting of its 16th General Assembly, some new faces are emerging.
Last monthâs executive and legislative elections brought a turnout of 3,307 voters and saw many familiar and returning members elected to Penn Stateâs student government, but others are just beginning their legislative terms.
Previously serving as a representative in UPUAâs freshman council, Kyle Quinn was elected as an at-large representative in the General Assembly, where he said he hopes to increase UPUAâs outreach efforts to the broader student population.
Quinn (freshman-industrial engineering) also ran on reform ideas for Penn Stateâs student government. Hoping to increase representation of University Parkâs large student population, Quinn proposed implementing âclass councilsâ for sophomores, juniors and seniors in addition to freshman council â similar to the structure of many high school stude
Movinâ On, Penn Stateâs annual music festival, announced its performers Monday night via Instagram for its April 30 virtual festival.
To start off the night at 7:00 p.m., battle of the bands winner Flooringco will perform, an indie rock band made up of four Penn State students.
At 7:15 p.m., singer Pink Sweat$ will take the stage, a performance contribution made by the Student Programming Association at Penn State.
Wrapping up the night at 8:00 p.m., rapper Flo Rida will perform, an act contributed by Movinâ On itself.
This virtual concert is in collaboration with SPA, the Association of Residence Hall Students and the University Park Undergraduate Association.
Penn Stateâs Sunrise Movement, Climate Action and Eco Action held an Earth Day climate strike at the Old Main lawn from 12-1 p.m. Thursday.
The strike was held not only to celebrate the Earth but to shed light on the environmental issues Pennsylvania experiences and the unique position Penn State has to spark change throughout the state.
Speakers such as outgoing University Park Undergraduate Association President Zachary McKay, State College Mayoral Candidate Ezra Nanes and State College Area School District senior Maddie King voiced their opinions on the importance of society s actions on Earth Day.
Between speakers, chants and songs like âDoes it Weigh On You?â echoed throughout the Old Main lawn. The song is based on the 1930s song Which Side Are You On? written by Florence Reece, which was inspired by a miners strike, according to the Financial Times.
Today
A few snow showers scattered about the area this morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds. High 46F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 30%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph..
Tonight
Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Scattered frost possible. Low 33F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Updated: April 22, 2021 @ 3:00 am